A beautiful engagement session at the Skokie Lagoon

Dominika and Matt’s engagement session was took place at the magical Skokie Lagoons. In the golden afternoon light, we started off using Matt’s Cobra for our first location. What a beaut! It was so fun to incorporate the car into their session, they looked phenomenal with it! From there, we walked into the woods. The sunlight caste warmth across the tall prairie grass. At the top of the knoll, they unpacked a picnic and cheers over a glass of wine. It was a stunning evening!  I’m so looking forward to their nuptials next May!   

               

 

                         

Off to get married!

Thanks for visiting my blog!  I’m getting married this Saturday, September 8th 2012, so I won’t be posting between now and the end of my honeymoon (the 25th of September). To all my past brides, thank you for your lovely examples, and future bride, I look forward to talking with you as soon as I return!  All the best,

Maggie

Wicker Park’s Avocado Eatery delights the senses

Tease your taste buds a bit with these photos from a recent shoot for PopSugar at Avacado Eatery.  The dishes were prepared with fresh vegetables, seasoned with a medley of flavors, and served in a low key, casual dinning room. The chef Stephen rocks a faux-hawk/asymmetrical hairdo and creates these colorful lunchtime bites with Santigold and Passion Pit playing in the background.  Such beautiful food makes it hard not to nibble while shooting, but I managed to resist and was rewarded with the delicious wrap pictured below. I shared half with a friend, who said, “OMG-this is delicious!”  Check ’em out, Avacado Eatery at Western and Milwaukee. 1913 North Milwaukee Avenue.

Pictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife Photography

Pictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife Photography

Pictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife Photography


Pictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife PhotographyPictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife Photography

Pictures of food and interiors of the Avacado Eatery in Wicker Park by Maggie Rife Photography

The Little Blue Dress-for Revealed Boudoir

It’s spring time and Laurie and I couldn’t be happier.  With the sun shining and the weather in the 80’s, we were filled with joy and creative juice during our most recent Revealed Boudoir shoot. This is just one of many posts to come. Check out the main site at www.revealedboudoir.com. We’re pretty much in love with every piece of clothing, including this robin egg blue dress, loaned to us by Bazar boutique on Lincoln Ave and Paulina. Thanks for  being amazing!

Thanks to Giselle, who effortlessly channeled demure appeal.

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